Trade marks: meaning of due cause | Practical Law

Trade marks: meaning of due cause | Practical Law

The European Court of Justice has ruled on the scope of the concept of due cause in Article 5(2) of the Trade Marks Directive (89/104/EEC, now replaced by Directive 2008/95/EC) in relation to trade marks with a reputation in an EU member state.

Trade marks: meaning of due cause

Practical Law UK Articles 9-561-8945 (Approx. 4 pages)

Trade marks: meaning of due cause

by Bird & Bird LLP
Published on 27 Mar 2014 • European Union
The European Court of Justice has ruled on the scope of the concept of due cause in Article 5(2) of the Trade Marks Directive (89/104/EEC, now replaced by Directive 2008/95/EC) in relation to trade marks with a reputation in an EU member state.